The dry, semi-arid landscape surrounding the Dead Sea is a harsh environment. Few birds remain here long-term, and those that do have learned to embrace the desert oasis. Highly saline conditions make ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A “salt giant” might sound like a creation straight from the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien, but in geology, they are very real, large-scale salt deposits ...

The Dead Sea is a saltwater terminal lake — a lake with no outflow. (Courtesy photo) The Dead Sea is a confluence of extraordinary conditions: the lowest point on the earth’s surface, with one of the ...

Since their discovery, the historically and biblically hugely important Dead Sea Scrolls have transformed our understanding of Jewish and Christian origins. However, while the general date of the ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — The Dead Sea is a confluence of extraordinary conditions: the lowest point on the earth’s surface, with one of the world’s highest salinities. The high concentration of salt ...